Low Carbon Tin Technology Pathways

Tin is essential to low-carbon technologies such as electronics, soldering, and energy storage, however conventional tin production still relies heavily on carbon-based reduction of cassiterite.

Life-cycle assessments show that the carbon footprint of tin production is strongly influenced by factors such as ore grade, feedstock type, energy source, and recovery efficiency, highlighting the importance of technological innovation across the value chain.

Select a technical summary below to explore low-carbon tin production pathways or tin’s wider role in enabling the energy transition.